Nurse Assessor (RGN / RMN / RNLD) – Guildford Hybrid

Nurse Functional Assessor – Guildford (Hybrid)

Salary

£40,000 to £42,000 per year plus bonus

Monday to Friday, office hours (no nights or weekends)

About the role

This role is ideal for Nurses looking to move away from shift work into a more structured and predictable working environment.

Nurse Functional Assessor role based in Guildford. Salary £40,000 to £42,000 plus bonus. Monday to Friday, office hours with a hybrid working model combining home‑based working and attendance at a local assessment centre.

We are recruiting registered Nurses (RGN, RMN and RNLD) to work as Functional Assessors delivering Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Work Capability Assessment (WCA) services.

This role offers an alternative to hands‑on clinical work. The focus is on assessing how health conditions impact daily living or work capability and producing clear, evidence‑based reports.

Key details

Salary

£40,000 to £42,000 per year plus bonus

Location

Guildford assessment centre

Working pattern

Monday to Friday, office hours only

Hybrid working

Combination of home working and office‑based assessments

No shift work, nights or weekends

Full-time and part-time roles available

Right to work in the UK required (sponsorship not available)

Training

All roles require completion of a full‑time training programme. This is a minimum of 9 weeks but may be longer depending on individual progress or any periods of absence.

The role

You will carry out structured functional assessments within PIP or WCA services, depending on service allocation, focusing on how an individual’s health conditions affect their daily living or ability to work.

Assessments are completed via

Telephone

Video consultation

Face-to-face appointments (non-clinical setting)

All appointments are pre-booked and follow a structured format.

Responsibilities

Carry out structured assessments using clinical judgement

Review medical evidence and supporting documentation

Produce clear, objective written reports

Communicate professionally and sensitively throughout

This role does not involve

Providing hands-on clinical care

Diagnosing conditions

Prescribing or delivering treatment

Making decisions on benefit entitlement

Working nights, weekends or shifts

Skills, experience and qualifications required

Registered healthcare professional (NMC, HCPC or GPhC) with a valid UK registration

Minimum of 1 year post-registration clinical experience

Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured reports

Good verbal communication and active listening skills to gather accurate information

Ability to review medical evidence and apply clinical judgement in a fair and objective way

High level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation

Confident using IT systems and basic computer applications

Ability to manage workload and work to quality standards and timelines

Professional and empathetic approach when working with individuals with a range of health conditions

Ability to follow structured processes and guidelines

Desirable

Previous report writing experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training is provided

Apply

Apply by sending your CV to info@igorec.co.uk

Please include “Guildford Nurse Assessor” in the subject line.

If you would prefer, you can call us on 01908041443 for an informal discussion.

We will contact you directly to discuss the role and guide you through the process.